BC Winter Games Torch Lighting Ceremony

Starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, folks are invited to the Mission Leisure Centre for complimentary hot dogs and drinks before the start of the official hour-long program at 2:30 p.m. in the north arena.

Leq'a:mel First Nations Youth Dancers will welcome the audience, and Abbotsford's Emily Harder will sing. The Games' president Brian Antonson, VP Pam Alexis and the 14 directors will be introduced.

The Mission Skating Club will also transform the arena into a winter wonderland, complete with a snow queen, igloos and more with a routine the club members have been practising since July, said the Games entertainment director, Bronwen Sutherland.